Based on what you hear in the media or from your favorite fitness influencer, the keto diet may seem like a miracle cure for excess fat. However, it’s a little more complicated. No diet is going to be the best solution for everyone, and diet alone is not the cure for obesity.  How it Works … Continue reading Is the Keto Diet the Right Way to Lose Weight?

Does it feel like you’ve stopped losing weight? This is because you’ve reached your first weight loss plateau. These happen on every weight loss journey. Reaching this plateau can be frustrating because it generally happens when you’re still doing all the right things. Here are the best ways to overcome weight loss plateaus.  Look at … Continue reading How to Move Past the Plateau

It’s easy to feel discouraged when you slip up when trying to lose weight. I often find myself reminding my patients that weight loss is hard for everyone. Almost every person who embarks on a weight loss journey slips up every once in a while. The difference is how you react when it happens. Do … Continue reading What to Do When You Fall Off the Weight Loss Wagon

You’ve made a big decision that’s going to greatly impact your future and your health. You know you’re taking a leap in the right direction, and you’re ready to start your bariatric surgery journey. Now, you’ve reached the step where you need to tell the people in your life what’s going on. Depending on who … Continue reading Talking to Your Loved Ones About Weight Loss Surgery